Medicare 2019 costs at a glance

2019 Costs at a Glance

Part A premium

Most people don't pay a monthly premium for Part A (sometimes called "premium-free Part A"). If you buy Part A, you'll pay up to $437 each month in 2019. If you paid Medicare taxes for less than 30 quarters, the standard Part A premium is $422 in 2019. If you paid Medicare taxes for 30-39 quarters, the standard Part A premium is $240 in 2019.

Part A hospital hospital and inpatient deductible

You pay:

$1,364 deductible for each benefit period

Days 1-60: $0 coinsurance for each benefit period

Days 61-90: $341 coinsurance per day of each benefit period

Days 91 and beyond: $682 coinsurance per each "lifetime reserve day" after day 90 for each benefit period (up to 60 days over your lifetime)

Beyond lifetime reserve days: all costs

Part B premium

Most people pay $135.50 each month (or higher depending on your income). However, most people who get Social Security benefits will pay less than this amount.

Part B deductible and coinsurance

$185 per year. After your deductible is met, you typically pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount for most doctor services (including most doctor services while you're a hospital inpatient), outpatient therapy, and durable medical equipment.

Part C premium

Part C monthly premium varies by plan

Part D premium

The Part D monthly premium varies by plan (higher-income consumers may pay more)